Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in High income
High income: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes was 1.7% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in High income, 1972–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
High income recorded 1.7% for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in 2019.
That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and down 25.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in High income peaked at 11.1% in 1972 and was at its lowest, 1.3%, in 2016.
That places High income 41st out of 45 groups with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in High income, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 11.1% | — |
| 1973 | 10.7% | -3.9% |
| 1974 | 10.9% | +1.7% |
| 1975 | 10.7% | -2.1% |
| 1976 | 10.1% | -5.2% |
| 1977 | 9.7% | -4.0% |
| 1978 | 9.5% | -1.9% |
| 1979 | 9.4% | -0.9% |
| 1980 | 7.2% | -24.1% |
| 1981 | 7.2% | +0.8% |
| 1982 | 6.7% | -7.2% |
| 1983 | 7.3% | +8.6% |
| 1984 | 7.7% | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 7.7% | -0.3% |
| 1986 | 7.0% | -9.3% |
| 1987 | 6.1% | -12.2% |
| 1988 | 5.6% | -8.2% |
| 1989 | 5.2% | -7.1% |
| 1990 | 5.2% | -0.9% |
| 1991 | 5.3% | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 5.7% | +7.9% |
| 1993 | 5.8% | +1.1% |
| 1994 | 5.8% | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 5.4% | -7.5% |
| 1996 | 5.4% | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 5.4% | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 3.8% | -30.7% |
| 1999 | 3.6% | -5.5% |
| 2000 | 3.5% | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 3.3% | -7.4% |
| 2002 | 3.8% | +15.0% |
| 2003 | 3.6% | -4.7% |
| 2004 | 3.4% | -6.3% |
| 2005 | 2.6% | -21.9% |
| 2006 | 2.5% | -4.8% |
| 2007 | 2.1% | -15.9% |
| 2008 | 1.9% | -8.2% |
| 2009 | 2.2% | +15.0% |
| 2010 | 2.1% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2.5% | +18.4% |
| 2012 | 2.1% | -14.9% |
| 2013 | 2.2% | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 2.1% | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 1.7% | -17.7% |
| 2016 | 1.3% | -20.6% |
| 2017 | 1.5% | +12.5% |
| 2018 | 1.6% | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 1.7% | +2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.3% | 9.4% | 11.1% | 8 |
| 1980s | 6.8% | 5.2% | 7.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.1% | 3.6% | 5.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.9% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 10 |
Countries ranked near High income
More education data for High income
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 106.52 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 84.04 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.0283 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0593 units per person (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 6.16 million (2024)
- Population ages 0-14 15.5% (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 64.5% (2025)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in High income?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in High income was 1.7% in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in High income?
- The highest recorded value was 11.1% in 1972.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in High income?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.3% in 2016.
- How does High income rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes?
- High income ranks 41st out of 45 groups with data for 2019.
- Is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in High income?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this High income data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The number of students of the official age for primary education is subtracted from the total population of the same age. The result is expressed as a percentage of the population of the official age for primary education. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/